Patelco Credit Union
Manager, Security Engineering and Operations
Patelco Credit Union, Dublin, California, United States, 94568
About Patelco Credit Union
Patelco Credit Union is a not-for-profit credit union with a purpose to build financial health and wellbeing for our members. Since 1936, Patelco has grown from $500 in assets to over $9 billion in assets and is the 7th largest credit union in California with branches throughout Northern California.
We are here for our members throughout all their stages of life. Meeting them with the products and services to help them plan purposefully for their futures and to secure our life-long partnership as their trusted financial advocate. As one team, we are all committed to delivering service, empowering financial literacy, creating products, and providing new technology for our members.
We believe that work should be rewarding, challenging, and enjoyable. We're dedicated to creating a positive and supportive culture where our team members can thrive. If you're looking to use your skills and knowledge to make a difference in our members' lives, Patelco could be the perfect fit for you.
Overview
The Manager, Security Engineering and Operations, plays a critical leadership role in safeguarding the organization's digital assets and infrastructure. Reporting directly to the Director of Security Engineering and Operations, this individual will lead the Security Engineering and Operations team, one of two key pillars in our cybersecurity organization, alongside Cyber Defense.
This role combines technical excellence with strategic execution, driving the design, deployment, and optimization of our security technologies and processes. The successful candidate will oversee the architecture, implementation, integration, and tuning of our security stack to ensure reliable, efficient, and secure operations across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
Security Engineering & Tooling Operations
Lead the deployment, integration, of core security technologies, including: NGFW, EDR, NDR, CSPM, CASB, DAST, SAST/SCA, Vuln Management, PAM, Browser Isolation Ensure all tools fully integrated with the SIEM & SOAR for centralized visibility, telemetry ingestion and response orchestration Tune and optimize control efficacy across Endpoints, Servers, Network, Cloud and Identity Domains Automate Security Operations workflows including playbook execution and incident enrichment
Application Security & DevSecOps
Build and operationalize an enterprise AppSec program, ensuring coverage across Static and Dynamic Security testing (SAST/DAST) as well as Software Composition Analysis (SCA). Partner with Product and Engineering teams to embed into CICD pipelines and agile workflows. Champion the adoption of secure coding practices, automated security testing, and shift-left tooling integrations Evaluate and manage AppSec toolchains and drive ongoing tuning, ruleset management and developer enablement
Operational Excellence & Platform Stability
Ensure High availability, performance, and scalability of security tools and services Proactively identify and resolve tooling or integration gaps that could impact risk posture
Collaboration & Partnership
Work closely with the Cyber Defense team to ensure comprehensive telemetry ingestion, alert generation based on abuse cases and support for threat detection and response use cases Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams to embed security into enterprise IT operations and software delivery processes Liaise with TechOps, DevOps, Cloud & Engineering teams to enforce security guardrails, validate integrations and operationalize security policies
Leadership & Strategy
Lead, mentor and develop a team of Security Engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation Translate business risk and regulatory requirements into technical controls and measurable outcomes Drive a roadmap of automation, integration and engineering-led risk reduction initiatives
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline or equivalent experience 7+ years of experience in enterprise technology, with 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering or operations leadership roles 5+ years experience deploying and managing hybrid network platforms Expertise in endpoint protection, cloud security, network defense, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management, SIEM, and SOAR technologies Hands-on experience with building or leading DevSecOps & AppSec functions across CI/CD workflows Strong scripting or automation capability (e.g. Python, Powershell, Terraform or similar) Experience in regulated industries such as financial services preferred. Certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM) preferred. Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP SAMM, or CIS Controls preferred. Demonstrated success in leading security platform consolidation or transformation projects preferred. Physical Activities/Requirements
This position is located in Dublin HQ Must be able to sit for extended periods of time Target Base Pay
$132,197-$165,255 per year
Compensation at Patelco
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Patelco Credit Union considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.
We Offer
Physical Health:
Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits Onsite fitness center at HQ and rewards for completing wellness related activities Financial Health:
Competitive compensation packages with bonus opportunity 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor and 5% employer match Discounts on loan products Tuition reimbursement Emotional Health:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) PTO for part-time and full-time positions Paid holidays Personal Development:
On-the-job training and skills development Internal transfer opportunities for career growth Volunteer work
Flexible work arrangements available for specific positions
Patelco Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans
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Patelco Credit Union is a not-for-profit credit union with a purpose to build financial health and wellbeing for our members. Since 1936, Patelco has grown from $500 in assets to over $9 billion in assets and is the 7th largest credit union in California with branches throughout Northern California.
We are here for our members throughout all their stages of life. Meeting them with the products and services to help them plan purposefully for their futures and to secure our life-long partnership as their trusted financial advocate. As one team, we are all committed to delivering service, empowering financial literacy, creating products, and providing new technology for our members.
We believe that work should be rewarding, challenging, and enjoyable. We're dedicated to creating a positive and supportive culture where our team members can thrive. If you're looking to use your skills and knowledge to make a difference in our members' lives, Patelco could be the perfect fit for you.
Overview
The Manager, Security Engineering and Operations, plays a critical leadership role in safeguarding the organization's digital assets and infrastructure. Reporting directly to the Director of Security Engineering and Operations, this individual will lead the Security Engineering and Operations team, one of two key pillars in our cybersecurity organization, alongside Cyber Defense.
This role combines technical excellence with strategic execution, driving the design, deployment, and optimization of our security technologies and processes. The successful candidate will oversee the architecture, implementation, integration, and tuning of our security stack to ensure reliable, efficient, and secure operations across the enterprise.
Responsibilities
Security Engineering & Tooling Operations
Lead the deployment, integration, of core security technologies, including: NGFW, EDR, NDR, CSPM, CASB, DAST, SAST/SCA, Vuln Management, PAM, Browser Isolation Ensure all tools fully integrated with the SIEM & SOAR for centralized visibility, telemetry ingestion and response orchestration Tune and optimize control efficacy across Endpoints, Servers, Network, Cloud and Identity Domains Automate Security Operations workflows including playbook execution and incident enrichment
Application Security & DevSecOps
Build and operationalize an enterprise AppSec program, ensuring coverage across Static and Dynamic Security testing (SAST/DAST) as well as Software Composition Analysis (SCA). Partner with Product and Engineering teams to embed into CICD pipelines and agile workflows. Champion the adoption of secure coding practices, automated security testing, and shift-left tooling integrations Evaluate and manage AppSec toolchains and drive ongoing tuning, ruleset management and developer enablement
Operational Excellence & Platform Stability
Ensure High availability, performance, and scalability of security tools and services Proactively identify and resolve tooling or integration gaps that could impact risk posture
Collaboration & Partnership
Work closely with the Cyber Defense team to ensure comprehensive telemetry ingestion, alert generation based on abuse cases and support for threat detection and response use cases Collaborate with infrastructure, DevOps, and application teams to embed security into enterprise IT operations and software delivery processes Liaise with TechOps, DevOps, Cloud & Engineering teams to enforce security guardrails, validate integrations and operationalize security policies
Leadership & Strategy
Lead, mentor and develop a team of Security Engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation Translate business risk and regulatory requirements into technical controls and measurable outcomes Drive a roadmap of automation, integration and engineering-led risk reduction initiatives
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Cybersecurity, or related discipline or equivalent experience 7+ years of experience in enterprise technology, with 5+ years in cybersecurity engineering or operations leadership roles 5+ years experience deploying and managing hybrid network platforms Expertise in endpoint protection, cloud security, network defense, Identity and Access Management, Vulnerability Management, SIEM, and SOAR technologies Hands-on experience with building or leading DevSecOps & AppSec functions across CI/CD workflows Strong scripting or automation capability (e.g. Python, Powershell, Terraform or similar) Experience in regulated industries such as financial services preferred. Certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISM) preferred. Familiarity with frameworks such as NIST CSF, MITRE ATT&CK, OWASP SAMM, or CIS Controls preferred. Demonstrated success in leading security platform consolidation or transformation projects preferred. Physical Activities/Requirements
This position is located in Dublin HQ Must be able to sit for extended periods of time Target Base Pay
$132,197-$165,255 per year
Compensation at Patelco
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Patelco Credit Union considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. We offer a competitive total rewards package including a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.
We Offer
Physical Health:
Exceptional Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance benefits Onsite fitness center at HQ and rewards for completing wellness related activities Financial Health:
Competitive compensation packages with bonus opportunity 401(k) with 3% Safe Harbor and 5% employer match Discounts on loan products Tuition reimbursement Emotional Health:
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) PTO for part-time and full-time positions Paid holidays Personal Development:
On-the-job training and skills development Internal transfer opportunities for career growth Volunteer work
Flexible work arrangements available for specific positions
Patelco Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans
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